Discover Großsonnberg

When planning a stay in Großsonnberg, you can choose from a variety of activities, including farm life, hikes and the nearby Kitzlochklamm. The activities differ particularly in how you can plan your day: for the gorge, the length and duration are given approximately; for the circular route to Adamhütte and Moosalm, the focus is on difficulty and requirements. This allows you to take the time available and your own hiking experience into account when planning.

Landscape and Rural History

Großsonnberg is one of five mountains on the sunny side of Taxenbach. Until the 1960s, grain was grown on this sunny side, which includes Großsonnberg. This historical use adds a concrete glimpse into the region's former agriculture to the landscape. If you are interested in rural history as well as hiking during your stay, this is another aspect to consider when planning your trip.

A large part of the population on Großsonnberg is affiliated with the parish of St. Georgen im Pinzgau. The walk there takes about half an hour. If you plan to make the journey on foot, you should take local walking conditions into account.

Experience Farm Life

The Untermoos farm at Großsonnberg 4 invites visitors to discover life on a farm, visit the animals in the barn and experience the everyday life of a mountain farmer in Pinzgau. This offers a different focus from hiking: here, the emphasis is on farm life and a glimpse into the everyday life of a mountain farmer. You can factor in a visit like this alongside trails and excursions when planning your day.

Gorge Hike and Mountain Tours

The nearby Kitzlochklamm lies on the edge of Hohe Tauern National Park. Rainwater and meltwater have shaped it over many thousands of years. Footbridges and tunnels dating from the 16th century provide access to the gorge for hikers and walkers; seasonal conditions may affect access. Check the current conditions before your visit. The hike through the gorge is about 1.7 kilometres long and takes approximately one to one and a half hours.

For a mountain tour, the “Pfarrachhöhe from Gries” route leads from Gries via the Griesergraben and Parzenbichlalm to Pfarrachalm and onwards to Pfarrachhöhe. Pfarrachalm is located on Großsonnberg. Another option is the circular hike to Adamhütte and Moosalm, which starts in Großsonnberg. It is rated moderately difficult and requires good fitness and sure-footedness; most of the trails are passable. Check the route again before setting off. For the gorge hike, the approximate length and duration help with time planning; for the circular route to Adamhütte and Moosalm, the main planning considerations are the difficulty level and physical demands.

Plan Your Trip with the Pinzgau Ost Shuttle

The Pinzgau Ost Shuttle serves the Großsonnberg Siedlung stop. You can book a ride using the Salzburg Verkehr Shuttle app. The shuttle runs daily from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., including Sundays and public holidays. Rauris is an exception: there, it runs only on weekends, not Monday to Friday. Check the timetable and booking availability before travelling so you can plan around the stated shuttle times.

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